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Diagram of a Kendrick extrication device. A Kendrick extrication device (KED) is a device used in extrication of victims of traffic collisions from motor vehicles. Commonly carried on ambulances, a KED is typically used by an emergency medical technician, paramedic, or another first responder. It was originally designed for extrication of race ...
This article contains instructions, advice, or how-to content. ... and the chair is laid down; a Kendrick extrication device (KED) may be used in this context. ...
A spinal board, [4] is a patient handling device used primarily in pre-hospital trauma care. It is designed to provide rigid support during movement of a person with suspected spinal or limb injuries. [5] They are most commonly used by ambulance staff, as well as lifeguards and ski patrollers.
Kendrick extrication device, to extricate people from crashed vehicles; Hippoboscidae or keds, parasitic flies; The Korea Economic Daily, South Korea; See also.
Seated spinal immobilization, including use of the kendrick extrication device. Application of a traction splint. Assisting in the uncomplicated delivery of an infant, including managing conditions such as nuchal cord, prolapsed cord, and breech delivery.
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A scoop stretcher. Note that the stretcher is upside down: the narrow end of the stretcher is for the patient's legs and feet. Top: positioning the scoop stretcher; middle: casualty lifting with five team members (one is pushing the normal stretcher); bottom: view from below)
A Stokes basket as used by a fire department, with a vacuum bag to restrain the person in the litter World War I stretcher in use. A litter is a stretcher designed to be used where there are physical obstacles that impair movement, including other hazards such as, in confined spaces, on slopes or uneven terrain, or in densely forested areas.